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Last Updated: Friday, 3 September 2004, 12:18 GMT 13:18 UK
Caption Competition 215
A scene for the Olympics closing ceremony
This weeks cap comp is again taken from the Olympic Games in Athens.

Here we find a rather bizarre scene at the closing ceremony as Canada's athletes enjoy a lap of honour seemingly unaware a blue nymph is circling above them.

Not only that but some rascal amongst the Canadians seems to be absconding from the Games with a huge Greek pillar.

Tell us what you think is going on as the Games draws to an crazy close.

The winner of this week's cap comp is Jim Cochrane from Portsmouth (Mark Tiernan will be very pleased with this!) who made us chuckle with this witty one liner:

Canada win the most unusual kite gold medal

Well done Jim, a BBC goody bag is on its way down south!

A new cap comp will be published on Monday.


SAY WHAT YOU SEE

The Canadian athletes are thankful that the nymph took off his running spikes before deciding to walk on their heads.
Loz, England

Trust the Greeks to use people instead of sand in the long jump
Peter Messina, England

OUR FAVOURITE
The final event of the Olympics - Team hide and seek
Loz, England
Canadian synchronised flying team lose points because partner goes missing!
Bob Watson, Ware, England

The Greek gods were not happy with Canada removing the Parthenon and send a messenger to let them know
Michelle Rayner, UK

The Canadian students outshone their English counterparts, as they were only able to return from their night out with a few traffic cones.
Raymond Li, Manchester, UK

I, Super Cherub, will stop these mortals from tearing down the remains of the Acropolis! Now, if only I could remember how to land . . .
Paul Turner, Maryland, USA

After jetpack man at the Los Angeles Olympics, the Greeks decide to go one better.
Gavin, England

The reason Stavros could jump so high is explained by the pin in the hand just beneath him
Clare Falconer, Llandough, Wales

Is it a bird...no, is it a plane..no, it's Blu-Tack man !
Simon White, UK

Nymph security exposed as Canadian athletes rush the stage led by a pillar of their community.
RD, Liverpool

Nymph ejected from pillar fight.
Anthony hart, Middlesbrough, UK

Greek long jumper overdoses on performance enhancing Ribena.
Rory P, Hawick

News flash....podium dancer only survivor as closing ceremony stage collapses
Tony Higgins, UK

The final event of the Olympics - Team hide and seek.
Loz, England

"Call me a fairy and paint me blue if Scotland don't qualify for the next World Cup...."
Richard Wilkinson, UK

The lights in the seating area were switched off to stop the audience from leaving
Dan, London, UK

The impact of the Canadian uppercut sent the rather chilly angel skywards
Dan, London, UK

If you can see the blue flying pixie. . . . you've had too many drugs!
Paul, Bostonshire, UK

It's nice to see different countries mix, you've got Canadians, a Pole and a flying Scotsman
Loz, England

'I don't know how long I can balance on your heads - Put that pillar back!'
Paddy, Leeds

The latest drug allegation centred around the long jump competition as the last competitor finally made his descent 2 days later during the closing ceremony. Unfortunately, hyperthermia had set in at 10,000 feet.
Tom, Herts, UK

The new Pole Vault world record holder and Olympic Champion finally falls back down to the ground.
Chris Halliwell, England

Missing out on the gold, silver and bronze, Canadian athletes are pleasantly surprised when they get to take something Blue home with them
Rob Brown, UAE

The Canadian team desperately try to cover up their team member with the huge column.
Alan J Heath, Pitmedden, Scotland

Greek Olympic Officials take the unprecedented view to show the Canadian athletes what they will look like after a few weeks back in their northern climate
Neil Fotheringham, England

The new Olympic sport of 'Statue chucking' makes its debut at Athens.
Mal Walker, Australia

Canadians celebrate as their now frozen Gold Medal winner in the pole-vault descends to earth.
Mal Walker, Australia

The stadium designer ran when he noticed some fool had taken the corner stone.
Reshad Sergeant, London

Human cloning - scientists hail new flying human
Bob Watson, Ware England

Tourists, you get them from pillar to post!!
Loz, England

"You're ancient history babe!" says drunken Canadian Athlete to nymph after removing her pillar!
Tony Fearon, N Ireland

Canada take gold in the freestyle flying event
Joe, England

The nymph turned the air blue after his pedestal was nicked.
Paul Jones, England

In Athens, after over indulgence on Ouzo, you see blue nymphs not pink elephants!
Tony Fearon, N Ireland

PUN FUN

Hey, look, it's Wayne Blue-Knee!
Marc Alexander, Wales

"It seems iconic that when we do well someone tries to nymph it in the bud."
Richard Webber, England

OUR FAVOURITE
Blue Ming Hell
Alan Gernon, Australia
I said to grab that pillock, not pillar
Rob Falconer, Wales

Blue men can jump!!
Craig Smith, Hartlepool, England

Air Male
Adrian Wade, Canada

Reporter from Fairy News loses his weekly column.
Anthony Hart, Middlesbrough, UK

Canadian Athlete: Why don't you come down and join in the celebrations?
Nymph: I'm feelin' blue.
Mark Tiernan, England

The Canadians thought they were the pillar of the community....
Paddy, Leeds

Oi! Nymph, don't give up the deity job.
RD, Liverpool

Sven's ears prick up when he hears the Canadians say look out the Nymphs a maniac.
Chris Halliwell, England

Blue Ming Hell
Alan Gernon, Australia

Won't be long. I'm just nymphing out for a minute.
Rob Brown, UAE

The Blue Nymph is thinking" Thank god the games are over, I'm fed up being pushed from Pillar to Post.
Josie Jones, England

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's Blue-perman!
Becca Wade, Canada

Hellas frozen over? No, but angels are feeling the cold!
Phil, Japan

My editor said he wanted a column by Sunday morning, so I'm taking this.
Nick Fowler, UK

Bolt from the blue
Daniel Parker, Britain

Wire you hanging up there?
Stephen Tucker, USA

Rooney does a Blue mooney.
Chris White, Welwyn Garden City

Blue Nymph was unable to take part in the games. He was suspended.
Mark Tiernan, England

SUR-REALLY GREAT

Canada win the most unusual kite gold medal
Jim Cochrane, England

"I'm all up for colour coordination" says Frank Lampard at Chelsea's 04/05 kit launch "But now you're just having a laugh!"
Nick Bryans, Brighton and Hove, England

OUR FAVOURITE
Canada win the most unusual kite gold medal
Jim Cochrane, England
Where's Wally?
Loz, England

Filming for the new Blueberry Flavour Tango advert took a turn for the worst...when eager athletes saw one final chance to get a medal in the specially created, "Athenian Tossing The pillar" event.
Neil, England

The Tottenham fans who thought last season's away strip was terrible were in for a shock...
Dave Edwards, England

Nah, it's all my fault. I fell asleep in one of those automatic public conveniences, and got flushed and disinfected with Blue-loo
Rob Falconer, Wales

Suddenly, one of the Thunderbirds puppeteers had a massive heart attack
Rob Falconer, Wales

Queer Eye For The Straight Guy's makeover thrills Manchester's Pigeon Racing community
Peter Fosse, Australia

Canadian team celebrates winning a 'Blue Peter' competition for making a Greek pillar from washing up liquid bottles
Leslie Jarrett, Slough, UK

The makers of 'Blue Nun' take a subtle approach to subliminal advertising at this year's biggest events¿
Ellie Hughes, England

The Greek Parachute Regiment defends claims that their uniform is "wholly inappropriate, and a bit silly".
Max, N Ireland

The Staffordshire press were amazed at the photographic evidence of angels flying over Cannock Chase.
Neal Berridge, Nottingham

Wearing the new Nike 'Stealth Kit' the Chelsea striker ghosted past the Arsenal defence...
Nick Brett, UK

Frenzied Canadian shoppers fight to buy the last mega size Harpic Bloo Loo dispenser.
Richard Wilkinson, UK

At this year's Heaven Olympics, the inaugural 'Long Jump over the damned' event proved popular
Dan, London, UK

New uniform for British Airways cabin crews gets rave reviews.
Richard Wilkinson, UK

Man Utd fans exorcise the spirit of Everton out of Wayne Rooney
Dave Richman, Berks

A confused tooth fairy couldn't find any teeth - but there were hundreds of Canadians under the pillar.
Mark Tiernan, England

Canadian athletes celebrate as the officials announce that there is nothing in the rules preventing a winged Smurf from representing them in the high jump, long jump, pole vault and triple jump.
Rob Brown, UAE

As the Athens games closes, organisers unveil an Olympic sport that rhythmic levitation will be included next time around
Ryan Johnstone, Brighton, UK

On the back of this appearance at the Olympics, the old Mr Frosty toys are set to be the 'must-have' toy for kids this Christmas!
John, Motherwell, Scotland

Rumours of Antiques Roadshow crew going wild at end of series party, are greatly exaggerated
Tony Fearon, N Ireland

In the Olympic closing ceremony, Canadians recreating a Ghostbusters movie make a mess of the rehearsal as a real ghost arrives unexpectedly in Athens.
John, Motherwell, Scotland

"Isn't that the biggest pigeon you've ever seen, eh?"
Jason, San Diego

Initial trials of Elton John's latest Groupie Evasion Outfit show promise.
Richard Wilkinson, UK

Hen night prank goes horribly wrong.
Suzi, Scotland

The Greek S.W.A.T team weren't best pleased with their new uniform.
Reshad Sergeant, London

TOTALLY TOPICAL TASTE

Sir Clive Woodward took his "job transferable" skills a step too far this time
Martin Theobald, England

Fears that Darren Campbell wouldn't be fit in time were quashed when he replied "Don't worry, I'll just wing it"
Loz, England

OUR FAVOURITE
Liverpool fans thought Owen's replacement was going to be Juan Pablo Angel not one purple angel
Rory P, Hawick
Newcastle supporters bid Sir Bobby Robson farewell.
Paul Turner, Maryland, USA

Liverpool fans thought Owen's replacement was going to Be Juan Pablo Angel not one purple angel.
Rory P, Hawick

Paula Radcliffe wastes no time in trying out her new technique for the marathon
David Hamm, UK

BA staff try to stop a Greek passenger getting through
Rob Falconer, Wales

Bobby Robson manages to get another high-flying job in Athens
Rob Falconer, Wales

The Man Utd fans thought that Rooney's entrance was a tad over the top...
Dave Jones, England

Even though he was flying the Greek 200m champion denies he had taken drugs
Bob Watson, Ware, England

The Nymph in the 'blue' corner was just another victim of one of Amir Khan's upper-cuts on his way to silver medal success!
David Paine, Worcester, England

George Bush accused of publicity stunt after crash landing at Republican Party convention.
Richard Wilkinson, UK

As spanner in the works at the Republican Convention, as the angel Gabriel asks Bush to stop playing God.
Peter N, Ashford, UK

Toon fans discover another reason why Sir Bobby might have been 'relieved of his duties'.
Richard Wilkinson, UK

The Greek supporters were so displeased with the swimming events, and their lack of medals, they decided to play a practical joke, involving blue dye.... poor old Michael Phelps!
Charlie, England

Kenteris is flying high at last!
Brian, UK

Bobby Robson, quickly finds himself a new position as Chief Nymph at the Olympics
Craig Warner, Brit in the USA

Even the gods of Greece are perplexed, as they can't explain to the Canadians why Beckham's penalty by "this much"
Craig Warner, Brit in the USA

Canadians jubilantly carry off the baton that stopped the US winning the men's 4 x 100m relay.
Super Skim Ox, Highworth

Defrocked Irish priest misses in his attempt to recover his marbles.
Adrian Wade, Canada

The athletes looked up just in time to catch sight of the Marathon invader's punishment. They have put him on a 90 ft bungee rope with an 80ft drop.
Super Skim Ox, Highworth

The superhero was completely ignored whilst Kelly Holmes was the true cause of the celebrations
Lisa Day, United Kingdom

The mad priest was right. It's the second coming
Adi, Hong Kong

Rooney: fallen blue angel joins red devils.
Phil, Japan

Weeks of trying to prove himself a 'true blue' still hadn't worn off has Rooney is air lifted into Old Trafford to the delight of the United faithful
Ryan Johnstone, Brighton, UK

Wayne Rooney avoids autograph hunters on his arrival at Old Trafford.
RD, Liverpool

Greek Hang Gliding champion, Kostas Cupidopolos, provides photographic evidence to back up his "someone must have put something in my drink last night" alibi.
Richard Wilkinson, UK

Guardian Angel searches frantically for its owner, Paula Radcliffe!
Tony Fearon, N Ireland

After her success Kelly Holmes has still not come back down to earth
Colin Tyer, England

I don't know why people say that it's hard to spot the drug takers, it seems blatently obvious to me!
Loz, England

Sven's harem catch up with him at last.
Stu, Scottish Borders

Kelly Holmes is walking on air!
Nick Fowler, UK

Some of these performance enhancing drugs can have strange side effects.
robert luxford, london

Post Office tries revolutionary new method to improve delivery targets
Tony Fearon, N.Ireland

Greece auctions off columns and nymphs in an effort to pay back the cost of staging the Olympics.
Stephen Tucker, USA

MISCELLANEOUS

"Hey girls, does my bum look big in this?"
Nick Dove, England

"Hey blondie! Give me back my maple leaf..."
Nikos Koudas, Greece

OUR FAVOURITE
Trouble with Greek public transport means overcrowding, mad rushes and lots of hanging around
Stu, Scottish Borders
Costas Karamanlis' campaign to bring the Parthenon marbles back to Greece was a tad corny...
Nick Koudas, Greece

Who's been overdosing on Red Bull then?
Colin Russell, UK

Oy, get yer nails cut, mate!
Rob Falconer, Wales

That's the last time I go for an Olympic Airways cheap flight
Rob Falconer, Wales

Even though Canada didn't do all that well, they still win the home version of the Athens Olympics.
Paul Turner, Maryland, USA

Beam me up Scotty
Lesley Pickup, England

Sorry, chaps, but I always get flatulence from moussaka
Clare Falconer, Llandough, Wales

Britain's contender for the high-jump realises he's arrived a few days too late!
Marc Alexander, Wales

"Magic Mushrooms, Magic Mushrooms, who'll buy my Magic Mushrooms...?"
Richard Wilkinson, UK

I'm blue, daba dee daba dai daba dee daba dai
Daba dee daba dai daba dee daba dai
Alan Gernon, Australia

Hey guys, you can't just go home and leave me hanging here. Hey, come back, you lot! Help!
Rob Falconer, Wales

Canadian Tourist #1: Hercules, Hercules!
Canadian Tourist #2: This is Hermes, dear.
Stephen Tucker, USA

The Greek officials struggle to disprove rumours of a drug enhanced closing ceremony
David Pickup, Derbyshire, UK

Who needs gold, silver or bronze... Just give me a Blue Peter badge!
Adrian Wade, Canada

Bluebottle (sings): I really don't like being hung by a wire
suspended o'er folks in Canadian attire
A column of marble I'd much rather choose
I don't like that I've got them Bluebottle Blues.
Adrian Wade, Canada

It's a shame that 'wet paint' was written in Greek
Mike Slater, England

Trouble with Greek public transport means overcrowding, mad rushes and lots of hanging around.
Stu, Scottish Borders

In Canada, they love Westlife - hence why their Olympic team were greeted by a blue nymph 'flying without wings' at the closing ceremony.
John, Motherwell, Scotland

The Johnny Mann Singers didn't realise that 'Up Up and Away' was not part of the closing ceremony in Athens.
John, Motherwell, Scotland

At Sharon's hen night, the attendees are disappointed to discover the 'blue' stripper isn't as risqué as they were led to believe.
Max, N Ireland

There's always one trying to emulate The Snowman walking through the air.
Sara Sunderland, United Kingdom

Good, I'm not the only one who sees the little blue nymph.
Stephen Tucker, USA

Oi! I was standing on that!
Robert Luxford, London

Nymph: "I bet the kids from Fame never had to do this!"
Rob Outterson, York

Oi you're going the wrong way!
Bob Watson, Ware England

Who said Canadian Mounties always get their man... ?
Richard Wilkinson, UK

Name that film:
Mercury Rising
Nicola Chisholm, UK

Looks like heaven is now letting tourists in through the gates
Loz, England

The Canadian celebrations got out of hand when they misunderstood the caption for their sponsors: Drink Canada Dry.
Mark Tiernan, England

From below: Don't look up people!! You will be scarred for life
Laura, UK

CAP COMP CLASSICS

Big Bird is sad
Rob Falconer, Wales

Poor Kurt was still cold from standing in all that cold water in last week's caption competition
Nick Fowler, UK

OUR FAVOURITE
As the nymph fell to earth, it revealed what Cupid from cap comp 213 had been shooting at for the last two weeks
Rob Outterson, York
Cupid from previous camp comp in search of lost bow
Bob Watson, Ware England

Big Bird finally shows his true colours.
Chris Halliwell, England

Blue opal fruit addiction reaches all-time high.
Adrian Wade, Canada

Well that's what you get when you cross Big Bird with a Smurf
Geoff Dagger, UK

Unfortunately, they left Kurt Gravemeier in the cold water of the water jump for too long...
Nick Fowler, UK

Nymph? Nah, that's Leslie Neilsen. Or is it Big Bird? No, its Sir Bobby!
Stephen Tucker, USA

As the nymph fell to earth, it revealed what Cupid from cap comp 213 had been shooting at for the last two weeks.
Rob Outterson, York

Turn the heating up! That pink cupid in cap comp 213's gone blue with the cold.
Rob Falconer, Wales

MISTAKEN IDENTITY

Superman regrets the lack of red pants in Athens
Huw Williams, Wales

The England rugby team unceremoniously remove Woodward from his pedestal
Jim Cochrane, England

OUR FAVOURITE
Superman regrets the lack of red pants in Athens
Huw Williams, Wales
In Canada, they are shocked to be greeted by the ghost of.......Clive Woodward!
John, Motherwell, Scotland

The ghost of Ben Johnson continues to haunt the Canadian athletes....
Pete, Netherlands

Jeez, Tinkerbell must be on nandralone
Gareth Davies, United Kingdom

Clarence from "It's a Wonderful Life" soon found that getting his wings wasn't much of a promotion.
Paul Turner, Maryland, USA

Now that the children were grown up, the remake of Peter Pan didn't have the same appeal.
Steve S, Scotter, UK

I see that Peter Pan has lost his shadow again!
Richard Watson, England

Ben Johnson tries new disguise to get back into the Canadian team
Huw Williams, Wales

The Lord reveals himself in mysterious ways!
David Paine, Worcester, England

She may not have got a medal, but Sue Barker was determined to enjoy any celebration going
Dan, London, UK

Gosh, Beckham will do anything to get attention
Sam Hill, UK

Paula Radcliffe was feeling a little blue...
Nick Fowler, UK

Eddy the Eagle makes a disastrous return to the Olympics.
Craig Platt, UK

As always, Liz Hurley just had to be different...
Nick Brett, UK

Robin Cousins in nostalgic trip back to Olympics!
Tony Fearon, N Ireland

Rooney makes a lucky getaway as Colleen poses for the camera...
Paddy, Leeds

A freezing cold Beckham contemplates suicide when his Angel tattoo is revealed as 3-D
Alan Gernon, Australia

Wayne Rooney Rises above his team as he flies off into the sunset leaving his Everton team-mates to console themselves
Craig Warner, Brit in the USA

On a cold night in Athens Stefan Holm mistakes the pole vault for the high jump and shatters his personal best
Rob Brown, UAE

No one knows how the statue of St. Michael from Coventry cathedral got to Athens
Adi, Hong Kong

Paul Gascoigne gets desperate to crave another headline, and tries yet another cheap publicity stunt
Craig Warner, Brit in the USA

Smurf learns never to stand on a pillar at a line-dancing class.
Gavin, Wales

At the closing ceremony the jolly green giant seems to be affected by steroids
Colin Tyer, England

During the closing ceremony a fight breaks out between the Canadians and a Smurf
Robert Luxford, London

REGULARS' BANTER

...and this is why Canadians aren't allowed off Si's yacht!
Sarah L, UK

Cap Comp judges fail to notice Stephen Tucker's attempt to crash their "we still haven't updated the site yet" party.
Paul Turner, Maryland, USA

OUR FAVOURITE
Canadian Olympic team caught stealing souvenirs from Si Griffin's yacht by the boys in blue
Chris Halliwell, England
Not even the Canadians accused the BBC Cap Comp Editor of nymph-mania...
Adrian Wade, Canada

Caption Competition legend, Adrian Wade, flies in to a rapturous welcome from his fellow Canadians.
RD, Liverpool

Adrian Wade gatecrashes his own countries lap of honour using equipment from his recently acquired Cap Comp Goody Bag.
Chris Halliwell, England

Canadian Olympic team caught stealing souvenirs from Si Griffin's yacht by the boys in blue.
Chris Halliwell, England

Adam Crozier to hire Cap Comp team after delivering this week's comp on time.
Super Skim Ox, Highworth

The BBC tries sending out its goody bags via Interflora
Clare Falconer, Llandough, Wales

Crowds cheer the Cap Comp judges as they announce entries can be sent until Sunday this week .. ah, but which Sunday?
Nick Fowler, UK

A cold Ryan Johnstone from Brighton, UK finally comes back down to earth after winning caption comp 213
Ryan Johnstone, Brighton - UK

Does the nymph come with the goodybag?
Stephen Tucker, USA

The Cap Comp editor escapes a mob angered at last week's delays.
Rory P, Hawick




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